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Rotterdam to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Zurich takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 32m
Duration
1,113 km
Distance
CHF 288
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
  4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
8h 51m
CHF 239–487

Rotterdam to Zurich train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:27 PM which arrives into Zurich at 12:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,113.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HB via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 8h 51m.

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